Attorney at Work

JULY 7, 2022

With a more transparent work environment — from the interview to the partnership path — you can keep young talent engaged and reduce turnover. The practice of law is not a profession known for its transparency. Once upon a time, aspiring law school grads would join firms, follow whatever protocols had been set for workflow, caseload and billable requirements, and look forward to the subjective and somewhat mysterious process of becoming a partner.

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JULY 7, 2022

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Thursday ruled that Greece’s “ pushback ” operation that led to the sinking of a migrant boat, killing eleven (including children and infants), violated articles 2 and 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. In Safi and others v. Greece, the court held that the behavior of Greek security officials violated the migrants right to life and the prohibition on inhuman or degrading treatment.

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JULY 7, 2022

Share This article is part of a symposium on the court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Elizabeth R. Kirk is director of the Center for Law & the Human Person at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. She is an associate scholar at Charlotte Lozier Institute. Dr. Ingrid Skop is an obstetrician-gynecologist and is senior fellow and director of medical affairs at Charlotte Lozier Institute.

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JURIST

JULY 7, 2022

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and FairSquare Wednesday released a report detailing Egypt’s use of travel bans and asset freezes to persecute prominent activists. HRW says that these activists include “ rights lawyers, journalists, feminists, and researchers.” Since November 2015 HRW has documented “scores” of travel bans that President Abdelfattah al-Sisi’s government systematically imposed to prevent its opponents from leaving the country.

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A Synergistic Approach to eDiscovery In the space of eDiscovery, the convergence of document summarization, sentiment analysis, and chatbots represents a significant change in how legal professionals navigate and manage electronic information. These technologies not only expedite the review process but also empower legal teams with deeper insights into the emotional context and key information within electronic documents.

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JULY 7, 2022

“How Congress Can Preempt the Most Dangerous Possible Ruling of the Next Supreme Court Term”: Law professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2022

So who brought this dubious claim? The post Borat Enjoys ‘Great Success’ At Second Circuit As Roy Moore Loses… Again. appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JULY 7, 2022

The European Parliament Wednesday voted to advance legislation which would include certain gas and nuclear energy-related activities in the European Union (EU) list of environmentally sustainable activities. This inclusion, subject to strict conditions, aims to enable EU members’ transition to climate neutrality by 2050. In 2020 the EU passed the Taxonomy Regulation, setting out a classification system of environmentally sustainable activities.

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ABA Journal

JULY 7, 2022

A MoveOn.org online petition calls for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign from the high court or face impeachment.

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JULY 7, 2022

“Supreme Court Needn’t Fear Political Backlash on Abortion; History shows that the justices can undermine their legitimacy with decisions that block popular measures like the New Deal, but not when they cede authority to policy makers”: Ramesh Ponnuru has this essay online at Bloomberg Opinion.

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Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2022

File this under 'more evidence America is a theocracy.'. The post Praying With Supreme Court Justices And Then Cited By A Supreme Court Justice. Hmmmmm… appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

JULY 7, 2022

“Roy Moore loses appeal in $95 million lawsuit against Sacha Baron Cohen”: Paul Gattis of The Birmingham News has this report. Jonathan Stempel of Reuters reports that “ Sacha Baron Cohen beats ex-judge Roy Moore’s defamation appeal.” Mary Anne Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law reports that “ Roy Moore Loses Appeal Over Sacha Baron Cohen Pedophile Skit.” And Nina Pullano of Courthouse News Service reports that “ Roy Moore loses Sacha Baron Cohen defamati

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2022

'If it's shaky, push it over!' - Rick Roderick on Nietzsche, and maybe Dogecoin? The post A Crypto Law Across The Pond Could Make Splashes On Your Portfolio appeared first on Above the Law.

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JULY 7, 2022

“Scholars and Scribes Review the Rulings: The Supreme Court’s 2021-22 Term.” The Heritage Foundation has posted the video of yesterday’s event on YouTube at this link.

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CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2022

At a half-day PLI program, an expert panel will provide an in-depth discussion of some of the hottest issues in this area. The post Trending: What Lawyers Need To Know About Blockchain In 2022 appeared first on Above the Law.

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JULY 7, 2022

“Mississippi’s last clinic performs final abortions Wednesday, ban takes effect Thursday”: Wicker Perlis of The Clarion Ledger of Jackson, Mississippi has this report.

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2022

Lawyers aren't quite as busy anymore in this once-booming field. The post The Talent War Is Slowing To A Halt In At Least One Biglaw Practice Area appeared first on Above the Law.

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JULY 7, 2022

“Supreme Court Justice Breyer has options as a retiree”: Jessica Gresko of The Associated Press has this report.

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2022

Shouldn’t the first consideration on appropriate hairstyles be safety? Or perhaps readiness? The post Mattel’s ‘Phoenix’ Barbie Doll: It’s Just A Bun … So What? appeared first on Above the Law.

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JULY 7, 2022

“Paul Clement joins challenge to New York law allowing gun lawsuits”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report.

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The Crime Report

JULY 7, 2022

One of our formerly gang-involved mentors was shot on the job right in front of his students. They cared for him until the ambulance arrived. After spending three to four weeks recovering in Boston Medical Center, he returned to his work as a Boston Uncornered College Readiness Advisor. But he avoided the place where it happened. Years later, he didn’t want to meet with me for mental health counseling.

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JULY 7, 2022

“Americans Are Losing Their Right to Not Conform”: Law professor Melissa Murray has this guest essay online at The New York Times.

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The Crime Report

JULY 7, 2022

Alexis Spence, a 20-year-old who today suffers from addiction, anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation, filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Instagram and Facebook’s parent company, alleging that Instagram’s design caused these mental and physical harms, Slate reports. Spence’s lawsuit follows Frances Haugen’s 2021 disclosure of Facebook’s internal research, known as the Facebook Papers, that showed Meta knew its social media products are highly addictive

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ALPS

JULY 7, 2022

When traveling on business, it can be so easy to grab a burger and fries at a local drive-thru verses taking the time to find a place where I can stop and enjoy a far healthier meal. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a burger and fries now and again. It just shouldn’t become a regular habit and therein lies the problem. I don’t want to ever allow the eating shortcut of fast food to become my norm because that wouldn’t bode well for my overall health long-term.

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Above The Law

JULY 7, 2022

Adrian Vermeule is shocked, SHOCKED to learn the conservative legal movement was a baseless, cynical power grab all along. The post Arch-Conservative Law Professor Starting To Suspect Conservative Legal Movement Just A Bunch Of Pseudo-Law Made Up For Partisan Goals appeared first on Above the Law.

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LawSites

JULY 7, 2022

I am a big fan of litigation analytics, even once suggesting that it could be malpractice for a litigator not to use the technology. There are a number of litigation analytics products on the market, and what they all have in common is that they extract data from court dockets and apply analytics to provide insights into how judges rule in particular times of matters.

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Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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